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from the top of the NME Indie Charts. Soon after the album's release, this incarnation of the band would split up, with several members going on to form The Box with singer Peter Hope.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Clock DVA

1. "Uncertain" – 7:04
2. "Sensorium" – 2:38
3. "White Cell" – 4:38
4. "Piano Pain" – 3:15
5. "Blue Tone" – 5:57
6. "North Loop" – 4:50
7. "4 Hours" – 4:00
8. "Moments" – 6:25
9. "Impressions of African Winter" – 5:26
10. "4 Hours (original single mix)" - 4:48*
11. "Sensorium (original single mix) - 3:21*

*Bonus tracks on CD reissues

Personnel

• Adi Newton - vocals, clarinet, tapes
• Paul Widger - guitar
• Stephen "Judd" Turner - bass
• Charlie Collins - saxophone, flute
• Roger Quail - drums